Entry

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛntɹi/

Definitions

1. A place where one goes in, or the act of going into or recording something
2. A point of access for entering a location or the process of documenting information or details about an experience
3. A means of getting inside a particular area or the action of noting information formally or informally

Etymology: The word "entry" has a lineage that traces back to the medieval period, but its story is less about a dramatic event or person and more about the steady evolution of language. It appears in English around the late 13th century, originally denoting the act of going into a place — a straightforward sense that persists in modern usage. This noun is formed from the verb "enter," itself borrowed from Old French "entrer," which in turn stems from Latin "intrare," meaning "to go in" or "to enter." The "-y" suffix in English, often used to form nouns indicating an action or result, was added to create a word for the act or instance of entering, as well as for a physical place of ingress, such as a doorway or passage. Over time, the meaning broadened. By the 16th century, "entry" was also used to describe an item written in a list or record, reflecting the metaphorical sense of an idea or fact "entering" a book or document. This abstract extension is now one of its most common meanings — as in an "entry" in a diary or a dictionary. The journey from a physical threshold to a conceptual one illustrates the fluidity with which English adapts its vocabulary to new contexts.

Synonyms: access, ingress, admission, insertion, introduction

Antonyms: exit, departure, withdrawal